Paralegal Supervisor - County Attorney - Civil Division

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

12h • $26 - $37

About The Position

The Pima County Attorney's Office is hiring for a Paralegal Supervisor in the Civil Division. In addition to performing paraprofessional legal work assisting attorneys, this position is responsible for supervising all paralegals and other support staff members within their division, including monitoring schedules and payroll. This position may also provide training for other staff members when needed. Work ranges from guiding paralegals in routine assignments to autonomous decision-making in coordinating, processing, and monitoring complex and specialized legal casework.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college in a field such as paralegal, legal assistant, law, business, criminal justice, political science, interdisciplinary studies, regional development, communications, or a certificate of completion in paralegal or legal assistant studies from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved program at an accredited college or university or a closely related field as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND three years of experience as a paralegal in a public/local government law office. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
• Two years with Pima County in a Paralegal Trainer position
• Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application
• Valid driver license is required at time of application
• Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment
• The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures
• Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination
• Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record
• The County requires pre-employment background checks
• Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history
• Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems
• Regular daily attendance is an essential function for this position

Responsibilities

• Performs paralegal duties and responsibilities, as found in the Paralegal and Paralegal Trainer classification descriptions
• Leads trial teams
• Supervises legal support staff, Paralegals and Paralegal Trainers
• Plans, assigns and reviews caseloads and workloads
• Provides unit/division orientation for new legal support staff employees, and acts as a resource/mentor role
• Provides training to paralegals, legal support staff and new hire attorneys on staff roles, department protocol, and internal processes
• Creates, manages and oversees employees work schedules and payroll duties in the timekeeping system
• Manages and oversees both the Attorneys and Unit calendars, in anticipation of trial/case needs
• Participates in personnel selection, staff evaluations, and other personnel issues and disciplinary actions as needed
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Employees enjoy competitive salaries, generous health insurance coverage, and retirement plans that contribute to long-term financial security.
• Pima County recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules, a generous family leave policy and wellness programs that prioritize employee well-being.
• Employees benefit from opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs.
• In addition, a County-wide employee recognition program rewards employees who exemplify the County values of being accountable, respectful and ethical as well as providing great customer service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree